Nonprofit · EIN 81-0837876
HAPPY ROOTS INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SALISBURY, NC 28147
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $215,630 | $219,506 | -$3,876 | $19,183 | $0 | $19,183 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $105,459 | $90,686 | $14,773 | $24,059 | $1,000 | $23,059 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $198,099
- of which government grants
- $89,700
- Program service revenue
- $17,531
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $27,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,865
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,170
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $76,035
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,028
- Travel
- $2,418
- Depreciation
- $500
- Program services (functional)
- $79,006
- Management and general (functional)
- $71,893
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,607
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,059
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,183
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,183
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,999
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,183
- Gross receipts
- $215,630
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE MENIUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JODY BLACKWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ASHLYN COBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ARON BURLESON | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| NICKY BLACK | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MERCEDES QUESADA-EMBED | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY E HONBARRIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY E HONBARRIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $62,428 |
| JODY BLACKWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LEE MENIUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ASHLYN COBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MERCEDES QUESADA-EMBED | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ARON BURLESON | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| NICKY BLACK | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1015 POTNECK RD, SALISBURY, NC 28147-8738
- In care of
- % ASHLEY HONBARRIER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1015 Potneck Road, Salisbury NC 28147
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Ashley Honbarrier, 1015 Potneck Road, Salisbury NC 28147
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY HONBARRIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (980) 234-4800
- Website
- www.happyrootsnc.org
- Return prepared by
- Walser & Associates CPA PA
Mission
TO PROVIDE NATURE-BASED THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO PROTECT THE WELLNESSOF THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, THROUGH SCHOOL GARDENS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, URBAN AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURAL THERAPY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE NATURE-BASED THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH GARDENING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.Expenses $79,006
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0837876
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,183
- Income (IRS master file)
- $215,630
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- August 13, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $215,630 | $219,506 | $19,183 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $105,459 | $90,686 | $24,059 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Ashley Honbarrier | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Ashley Honbarrier | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: ASHLEY HONBARRIER | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about HAPPY ROOTS INC
- What is the EIN of HAPPY ROOTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAPPY ROOTS INC is 81-0837876.
- Is HAPPY ROOTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
- Are donations to HAPPY ROOTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAPPY ROOTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HAPPY ROOTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HAPPY ROOTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HAPPY ROOTS INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Ashley Honbarrier.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAPPY ROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HAPPY ROOTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $215,630, expenses of $219,506 and total assets of $19,183 at year end.
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